Blood on the Typewriter: A Podcast About Writing Dark Fiction

Robbie Dorman
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Join horror author Robbie Dorman as he discusses the ins and outs of writing dark fiction with a new writer every week!

  1. 26. Douglas Ford Fills The Bloody Bucket

    2D AGO

    26. Douglas Ford Fills The Bloody Bucket

    Today, I am joined by Douglas Ford to talk about his upcoming novel, The Bloody Bucket. We talk about Florida, the nature of storytelling AND truth, writing longhand, the marketplace, and Lucio Fulci. The Bloody Bucket is an incredible novel, and I’m not gonna shut up about it. This was a great conversation with Doug, and you don’t want to miss it. The Bloody Bucket Perchance to Dream by Charles Beaumont One of Us by Dan Chaon Song for the Unraveling of the World by Brian Evenson The Skeleton Melodies by Clint Smith

    1h 6m
  2. 25. Viggy Parr Hampton Examines A Veritable Household Pet

    JAN 26

    25. Viggy Parr Hampton Examines A Veritable Household Pet

    Today, I am joined by RETURNING CHAMPION Viggy Parr Hampton to talk about her new novel, A Veritable Household Pet! We talk about research, writing from the perspective of a person with a lobotomy, viewing and defending horror as a broad genre, how frustrating social media is as an author, and non-fiction as horrifying as any horror novel. Viggy has made something truly special with this book, and it was a delight to talk to her again. A Veritable Household Pet The Icepick Surgeon by Sam Kean The Seventh Sister by Dawn Kurtagich

    48 min
  3. 24. Caitlin Starling Operates on The Graceview Patient

    JAN 19

    24. Caitlin Starling Operates on The Graceview Patient

    Today, I am joined by Caitlin Starling to talk about her newest novel, The Graceview Patient. We talk about liminal spaces in hospitals, the connections between gothic, body, and cosmic horror, tricks to keep yourself writing, doing the weird thing, and deciding what kind of writer you are both now and into the future. Caitlin is so, so smart, and this episode is a must-listen. The Graceview Patient The Works of Vermin by Hiron Ennes The Employees by Olga Ravn

    1h 1m
  4. 23. Emma E Murray Shoots Me in the Face on a Beautiful Day

    JAN 12

    23. Emma E Murray Shoots Me in the Face on a Beautiful Day

    Today, I am joined by Emma E Murray to talk about Shoot Me in the Face on a Beautiful Day. We talk about describing grotesque things in beautiful ways, writing cycles of abuse, how difficult but fun but difficult writing is, living on the precarious edge of challenge, and how to know when something is done. Emma is such a good writer and this is an excellent episode. Shoot Me in the Face on a Beautiful Day The Organization is Here to Support You by Charlene Elsby Enamoured by Shelley Lavigne The Ghosts of Blaubart Mansion by Ivy Grimes

    1 hr
  5. 22. Katherine Silva Shows Me Where the Soul Goes

    JAN 5

    22. Katherine Silva Shows Me Where the Soul Goes

    Today, I am joined by Katherine Silva to talk about Where the Soul Goes, her newest novel. We talk about creativity, humanity, AI, the grind of a writing career, ignoring social media, and the dreaded query trenches. Kat is an incredible author, and this was a great talk. Where the Soul Goes Katherine's YouTube Lady of the House by Grace Reynold This is How a Villain is Made by Amanda Headlee Buoygeist by Tom Rimer Ascension by Nicholas Binge

    1h 3m
  6. 21. Royal Poff Curates Canaries, an Exquisite Corpse

    12/29/2025

    21. Royal Poff Curates Canaries, an Exquisite Corpse

    Today, I am joined by Royal Poff to talk about Canaries, the 3rd project as part of his Exquisite Corpse series, still available to back on Kickstarter for a few more days. We talk about wrangling authors, semi colons, working in different mediums, Carvel ice cream, and collaboration. Canaries is such an interesting project, and this was a great interview! Back Canaries on Kickstarter House of Harrow by Cassandra Celia Pane by Bailey Elizabeth Along About Midnight by Dorian Sinnott Steel Machines by Dan Franklin Everyone is a Moon by Sawney Hatton Strange Stones by Edward Lee and Mary SanGiovanni

    52 min
  7. 20. Daniel Braum Discovers Phantom Constellations

    12/22/2025

    20. Daniel Braum Discovers Phantom Constellations

    Today, I am joined by Daniel Braum to talk about his newest collection, Phantom Constellations. We talk about writing workshops, using symbols to find a character’s humanity, navigating time in prose, writing stories without regard to genre, becoming comfortable in navigating problems, and when and when not to follow advice. Daniel’s writing is top-notch, and this was a wonderful conversation. Phantom Constellations by Daniel Braum Dark Entries by Roger Aickman The Best of Lucius Shepard Dreams of Dark and Light by Tanith Lee Get in Trouble by Kelly Link

    1 hr
  8. 19. Jason A Jones Introduces Me to the Pumpkin Pie Man

    12/15/2025

    19. Jason A Jones Introduces Me to the Pumpkin Pie Man

    Today, I am joined by Jason A Jones to discuss his first collection, The Pumpkin Pie Man and Other Terrifying Tales ! We talk about vintage horror paperbacks, small town horror, the pulp tradition, Bentley Little, and writing novels for the first time. Jason was one of my first friends on Bookstagram, and seeing his career develop has been a delight! The Pumpkin Pie Man and Other Terrifying Tales The Revelation by Bentley Little

    1 hr
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